ZIP code 51248, covering Sanborn, IA, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sanborn is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Sanborn has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2020.
Sanborn has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $645K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanborn was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jul 9, 2009), causing $2M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 22, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51248 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanborn, IA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Sanborn has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $645K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51248 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Sanborn, IA area (ZIP 51248). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →